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Area Humanitarian Services Manager – High Wycombe.Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 0DF, United Kingdom.Employment type: Full‑time, Permanent.Job Description: Under the direction of the Area Welfare and Self‑Reliance Manager (AWSRM), this role leads efforts to build and coordinate

To support the classroom teacher and take a lead role in ensuring high-quality learning outcomes for all pupils within a safe and supportive environment. The role involves providing personal care, therapeutic interventions and safeguarding at all times. On occasion, and in the absence of the teacher, the postholder may be required to lead learning or take on additional responsibilities appropriate to the role. Key Responsibilities Act as class cover (HLTA level) during short-term teacher absence or PPA time. Hold specific responsibilities as required, such as communication lead, resource management, therapy lead (under professional guidance), moving and handling, or behaviour support. Support pupils' progress and development by enabling full access to the curriculum. Follow guidance from the class teacher to support individual learners effectively. Adhere to individual care plans, support needs and medical interventions, including (but not limited to) gastro feeding and administering medication, completing all required training. Ensure pupils are moved in line with written manual handling plans and raise any concerns with the Therapies Manager. Prepare classrooms and shared areas with appropriate resources and displays as directed. Engage with pupils during lessons and social times, promoting independence and communication in line with curriculum aims and Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Develop positive learning experiences and build strong, constructive relationships with pupils. Encourage cooperative working, social interaction and full participation in activities. Promote positive behaviour, values and attitudes in line with behaviour policies, supporting pupils to take responsibility for their actions. Promote independence, self-reliance and self-esteem. Contribute to pupils' health, wellbeing and emotional development. Support equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring all pupils have equal access to learning opportunities. Support additional activities including swimming, school trips and transport duties where required. Deliver individual therapy programmes under therapist guidance (including Physio, SaLT, OT and specialist feeding programmes). Build professional relationships with parents and carers in consultation with the class teacher. Provide general administrative and clerical support to the class teacher as needed. Promote and support the use of ICT within the learning environment. Attend all required training and apply learning to daily practice, modelling good practice to colleagues. Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people, reporting concerns in line with safeguarding procedures. Follow all Health & Safety procedures to ensure the safety of pupils and staff. Carry out playground and other duties as directed. Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the setting

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic senior housing professional to lead their Temporary Accommodation, and Housing Allocations services within a busy local authority setting. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic and operational leadership across Temporary Accommodation, Allocations and Housing Register services,, • Lead the delivery of the Council's B&B elimination plan, reducing reliance on unsuitable accommodation and supporting households to move into sustainable housing, • Oversee the provision, procurement and management of Temporary Accommodation, ensuring services operate within legislative requirements, contractual standards and financial limits, • Ensure the Council meets its statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and other statutory guidance., • Oversee the Housing Register and allocations scheme, ensuring a fair, transparent and effective approach to prioritisation and lettings, • Drive continuous service improvement, strengthening performance management, improving the customer journey and delivering value for money, • Lead on the development and implementation of service policies, procedures and systems in line with legislative and strategic requirements, • Manage significant financial resources, including Temporary Accommodation budgets, ensuring effective planning, control and alignment with the Council's financial framework, • Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal services, external agencies, landlords and providers to improve supply and service delivery, • Represent the service at a senior level, including engagement with Members, senior leaders and external stakeholders About You • Substantial experience at a senior management level within a local authority housing service, with responsibility for Temporary Accommodation and Housing Allocation services, • Demonstrable experience of leading and motivating large, multi-disciplinary teams and delivering service improvement in a complex environment, • Strong understanding of homelessness legislation, allocations frameworks and the wider housing policy context, • Experience of managing significant budgets within a public sector environment and delivering services within financial constraints, • Experience of commissioning, procurement and contract management, including working effectively with housing providers, landlords and partners, • Ability to lead and deliver change programmes, improving service performance and customer outcomes, • Strong influencing and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with Members, senior officers and external stakeholders, • Politically aware, with a clear understanding of the governance and decision-making environment within local government, • Able to provide clear strategic direction while maintaining effective oversight of operational delivery. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance